SCCT is a medical membership organization that addresses all issues pertaining to cardiovascular CT.
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is a professional medical membership organization that addresses all issues pertaining to the field of cardiovascular computed tomography. The mission of SCCT will be to
Foster optimal clinical effectiveness of cardiovascular CT through professional education, establishment of standards for quality assurance and professional training, and development of evidence-based guidelines for its use to enhance patient care and improve the quality of cardiovascular medical practice
Ensure state-of-the-art application of cardiovascular CT through training and accreditation
Support coordinated research efforts to promote further development and applications of cardiovascular CT, and to investigate accuracy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness in cardiovascular diagnosis
Serve as an advocate for cardiovascular CT in all interactions with the health care industry, medical policy development and reimbursement organizations
Cultivate close working relationships with other related societies.
Keywords: Cardiovascular CT, Computed Tomography, Professional organization, Membership organization, Medical organization, Professional society